i am considering a career change into graphic design. i have a background as a self employed stringed instrument maker but due to a serious illness a couple of years ago my business folded and i am now wanting to do something new. i have beenusing photoshop for almost 10 years as a hobby and am confident in my technical skills, as well as dreamweaver and3d nurbs modelling and still image rendering in maya.
my question is..by the time i finish the graphic designprogram i am looking at i will be pushing 40 (it is a full time 2 year program which i will take part time over 4 years) i am 35 now. would a potential employer consider taking on someone of this age or are they all looking for young hip fresh designers? i am hoping my career as a stringed instrument maker may help some...it did involve inlays, colour schemes,communication with clients,and industrial design skills. so istalent and a strong portfolio enough or will i look like a fool applying for junior design jobs at this age?thanks in advance for your honesty!